Computer code

Computer code is a generic term for the instructions to be executed by a computer. It can refer to:

Machine code – instructions native to a specific processor
Bytecode – instructions for a theoretical processor, designed for efficient execution by a software interpreter
Source code – human-readable instructions that will be converted to a byte code or a suitable machine code
Pseudocode – human-readable instructions outlining the steps of an algorithm to other humans

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